Sweetness & Lightning

When Kouhei Inuzuka finds himself a single father to his adorable young daughter, Tsumugi, he quickly realizes his culinary skills are severely lacking. Their meals become a monotonous rotation of convenience store fare, leaving both of them longing for something more. A chance encounter with Kotori Iida, a high school student whose mother runs a struggling restaurant, sparks an unexpected solution: cooking together. What begins as a simple arrangement to learn new recipes soon blossoms into a heartwarming journey of connection and discovery. Through shared meals and the gentle guidance of Kotori, Kouhei and Tsumugi not only explore the joy of home-cooked food but also navigate the everyday challenges and triumphs of family life. This charming slice-of-life tale celebrates the simple pleasures and profound bonds forged around the dinner table.

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